Western Star 4900 & 6900 Recalls
2 recalls affecting the Western Star 4900 & 6900 (0–0).
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Active recalls
0
Resolved recalls
2
Total recalls
What this means for Western Star 4900 & 6900 owners
2 of 2 notices for this model are active and 0 are resolved. The most recent notice was published 17 Oct 2013. Each notice below carries the exact hazard, remedy and supplier contact details.
Safety-recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall. If a notice below covers your vehicle, contact that supplier.
Buying a used Western Star 4900 & 6900? Check its recall history before you sign.
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0 Western Star 4900 & 6900
The slack adjusters may have housings with inadequate structural integrity, which may cause failure under normal operating loads.
Heavy Vehicle
17 Oct 2013
0 Western Star 4900 & 6900
A bolt within an isolator may vibrate loose and unscrew, thereby coming into contact with the starter power cable and potentially creating a short circuit from the starter motor power cable to the chassis ground.
Heavy Vehicle
25 May 2012
Western Star 4900 & 6900 recall questions
How do I check if my Western Star 4900 & 6900 has a recall?
Browse the recall notices listed on this page - each shows the model years affected. For an instant answer on a specific vehicle, paste its VIN into the RecallAU search; it checks your car against every published Australian recall list in one go.
Is the recall check free?
Yes. RecallAU is free to use, and so are the repairs - under Australian law, repairs carried out as part of a vehicle safety recall are provided free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall.
What do I do if my Western Star 4900 & 6900 is recalled?
Open the matching recall below to read the hazard and remedy, then contact the supplier named on the notice. The supplier arranges and pays for the repair. Registering your vehicle on RecallAU gets you an email alert if a new recall is published for it.
Buying a used Western Star 4900 & 6900 - what should I check?
Check this page for outstanding recalls across the model years you are considering, then run the specific vehicle's VIN through the search page before you buy. An unrepaired safety recall is a repair bill you inherit.
Recall facts on this page reference the official notices published by suppliers on vehiclerecalls.gov.au, linked from each recall above. RecallAU is an independent service and not a government website.